Thinkering Studio - Pedagogy

Teacher Directed Learning	Thinkering Studio
	Self-Assessment Students complete self-assessment at start of course In peer groups, students describe themselves using self-assessment Throughout course, students revisit self-assessment, reflecting on changes in Thinkering Studio and outside of class
Teacher decides goals/objectives Teacher plans and directs	Project Proposals Students decide goals and objectives (teacher can negotiate proposals/evaluation) Students plan and direct with feedback from teacher and peers
	Journals Students plan weekly Students reflect weekly
	Critique Sessions Peer groups run a formal critique session for 1 student/group's project bi-weekly or as students request (teacher present to lead/guide session as needed)
	Portfolios At least once a marking period, students update their eportfolios Portfolios used for student led conferences with parents
Formal Assessment Teacher grades quizzes/tests, assignments, homework, and participation	Formal Assessment Students assess themselves based on project proposal Students assess themselves weekly in journal for effort and achievement Teacher grades students in class effort and achievement after reading journal and meeting with student
	Conferencing Teacher and student conference about project proposal before student starts any new project Teacher and student mini-conference on a bi-weekly basis to update teacher on student progress